Obituary for Kermit Lee Turner
Celebration of Life for Kermit “Duke” Turner Jr.
Kermit Lee Turner, Jr. was born December 15th 1974, in Gainesville Florida. He is the son of Linda Cook Turner and Kermit Lee Turner, Sr. Kermit departed his earthly home on June 30th, 2021 at Ocala Regional Hospital while surrounded with the love of family and friends.
“Duke” attended Hawthorne High School. He later began working in construction until he was no longer able to work due to his illness. Duke was well liked and loved by all who knew him. He was a true Gator fan. He was kind-hearted and a giving man. He was a devoted father, son, and brother and his love was unconditional to his family and friends.
Kermit Lee Turner, Jr. leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter Brittany(Holloway) Samuel of Jacksonville Fl., step-daughter Tameka Markham of Gainesville, Fl., two grandchildren- Zi Herrington of Jacksonville Fl .& Kevon “Bugga” Markham of Gainesville, Fl., His Mother, Linda Turner(Carl) of Gainesville, FL., His Father Kermit Turner Sr.(May) of Ocala Fl., Grandmother Dorothy Glasper of Hawthorne, Fl., One sister Tina Turner of Gainesville Fl., two brothers- Elijah(Yolonda)Williams & Samuel Thomas both of Gainesville, Fl., God-Sister Kia Bowie, A special friend Tammy Rutledge., Great Aunt Alice Sheffield, a host of Aunts Lois(Johnny) Credle, Geraldine Porter, Patricia Cook, Ella White, Sherry(Timothy) Mosley, Cynthia(Tim) Murry, Mary(Carl) Cannon, Pastor Joyce Bynes, Betsy Thurman, a host of Uncles Larry Cook, Clifford(Gail) Cook, Earl(Sylvia) Cook, Mack(Brenda) Turner, Robert Turner Sr., James Turner, a host of nieces Shemekia Ellis, Ti’yana Ellis, Janiyah Trotter, Chazmyn Williams-Pauly, Samara Thomas, a great niece Mukhia Lovick a special cousin Teneka(Juante) Williams, A host of Cousins & sorrowing friends.
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Kermit Lee Turner, Jr. was born December 15th 1974, in Gainesville Florida. He is the son of Linda Cook Turner and Kermit Lee Turner, Sr. Kermit departed his earthly home on June 30th, 2021 at Ocala Regional Hospital while surrounded with the love of family and friends.
“Duke” attended Hawthorne High School. He later began working in construction until he was no longer able to work due to his illness. Duke was well liked and loved by all who knew him. He was a true Gator fan. He was kind-hearted and a giving man. He was a devoted father, son, and brother and his love was unconditional to his family and friends.
Kermit Lee Turner, Jr. leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter Brittany(Holloway) Samuel of Jacksonville Fl., step-daughter Tameka Markham of Gainesville, Fl., two grandchildren- Zi Herrington of Jacksonville Fl .& Kevon “Bugga” Markham of Gainesville, Fl., His Mother, Linda Turner(Carl) of Gainesville, FL., His Father Kermit Turner Sr.(May) of Ocala Fl., Grandmother Dorothy Glasper of Hawthorne, Fl., One sister Tina Turner of Gainesville Fl., two brothers- Elijah(Yolonda)Williams & Samuel Thomas both of Gainesville, Fl., God-Sister Kia Bowie, A special friend Tammy Rutledge., Great Aunt Alice Sheffield, a host of Aunts Lois(Johnny) Credle, Geraldine Porter, Patricia Cook, Ella White, Sherry(Timothy) Mosley, Cynthia(Tim) Murry, Mary(Carl) Cannon, Pastor Joyce Bynes, Betsy Thurman, a host of Uncles Larry Cook, Clifford(Gail) Cook, Earl(Sylvia) Cook, Mack(Brenda) Turner, Robert Turner Sr., James Turner, a host of nieces Shemekia Ellis, Ti’yana Ellis, Janiyah Trotter, Chazmyn Williams-Pauly, Samara Thomas, a great niece Mukhia Lovick a special cousin Teneka(Juante) Williams, A host of Cousins & sorrowing friends.
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Visitation
Friday
9
Jul
3:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Hawthorne
21400 SE Hawthorne Road
Hawthorne, FL 32640
Graveside
Saturday
10
Jul
11:00 AM
Hawthorne Cemetery
23350 SE Hawthorne road
Hawthorne, FL 32640
Cemetery Details
Location
Hawthorne Cemetery
23350 SE Hawthorne road
Hawthorne, FL 32640
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